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SUMMARY:Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nTonight’s event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy. \nThe event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome\, Gary and the team will escort you into our new state-of-the-art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. Gary will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, we will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like Galaxies nebulae\, and star clusters\, then use our robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels of the cosmos\, for us to ponder. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink\, more astronomy photography questions\, and boundless knowledge and inspiration. \nWe’ve planned quite a night! \nTerms and conditions of booking \n\nSafety is our first priority – you must adhere to all instructions of the team leading the astronomy session and You must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of yourself or others and must report any concerns or risks to the onsite team immediately. Should you put yourself or others at risk this may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\nYour booking is non-refundable. Should we cancel the event for any reason we will however make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then we will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within 8 weeks of the event.\nYou should bring appropriate clothing to keep you warm.\nYou should arrive at Grassholme no later than 15 minutes before the start of your session.\nGrassholme is set within the quiet upper Tees Valley and we ask that you drive safely and do not disturb residents with loud music\, or other disturbance late at night.\nYou should not do anything to disturb or destroy the visitor experience for other attendees and failure to do so may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\n\nBy booking this event you are signing up to these terms and conditions. \n\n\n\n\nInstructions\n\nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! \nThis is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \nIMPORTANT NOTICE\nKeep an eye out for a way to receive a free hot drink coupon and enter a draw for an Amazon voucher by joining our research study once you’ve booked. \n 
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-14/
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SUMMARY:Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nTonight’s event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy. \nThe event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome\, Gary and the team will escort you into our new state-of-the-art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. Gary will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, we will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like Galaxies nebulae\, and star clusters\, then use our robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels of the cosmos\, for us to ponder. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink\, more astronomy photography questions\, and boundless knowledge and inspiration. \nWe’ve planned quite a night! \nTerms and conditions of booking \n\nSafety is our first priority – you must adhere to all instructions of the team leading the astronomy session and You must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of yourself or others and must report any concerns or risks to the onsite team immediately. Should you put yourself or others at risk this may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\nYour booking is non-refundable. Should we cancel the event for any reason we will however make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then we will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within 8 weeks of the event.\nYou should bring appropriate clothing to keep you warm.\nYou should arrive at Grassholme no later than 15 minutes before the start of your session.\nGrassholme is set within the quiet upper Tees Valley and we ask that you drive safely and do not disturb residents with loud music\, or other disturbance late at night.\nYou should not do anything to disturb or destroy the visitor experience for other attendees and failure to do so may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\n\nBy booking this event you are signing up to these terms and conditions. \n\n\n\n\nInstructions\n\nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! \nThis is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \nIMPORTANT NOTICE\nKeep an eye out for a way to receive a free hot drink coupon and enter a draw for an Amazon voucher by joining our research study once you’ve booked. \n 
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-15/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241005T193000
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SUMMARY:Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nDue to popular demand\, we have laid on this exclusive event to educate the little ones on all things spacey! \nWhat better way to get the kids into astronomy and science than a visit to the UK’s newest public observatory. Your little ones will enjoy an interactive talk in the classroom and then children will be able to see and touch rocks from space – meteorites. \nA stunning interactive talk on space stuff in our purpose-built classroom and then weather permitting outside under the stars for some stargazing and peering through telescopes. \nHot chocolate and radiators if needed too! \nAll in all\, a wonderful introduction to Family astronomy under the dark skies of Grassholme. \nTerms and conditions of booking \n\nSafety is our first priority – you must adhere to all instructions of the team leading the astronomy session and You must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of yourself or others and must report any concerns or risks to the onsite team immediately. Should you put yourself or others at risk this may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\nYour booking is non-refundable. Should we cancel the event for any reason we will however make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then we will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within 8 weeks of the event.\nYou should bring appropriate clothing to keep you warm.\nYou should arrive at Grassholme no later than 15 minutes before the start of your session.\nGrassholme is set within the quiet upper Tees Valley and we ask that you drive safely and do not disturb residents with loud music\, or other disturbance late at night.\nYou should not do anything to disturb or destroy the visitor experience for other attendees and failure to do so may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\n\nBy booking this event you are signing up to these terms and conditions \n\n\n\n\nInstructions\n\nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! \nThis is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends!
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/family-astronomy-at-grassholme-observatory-6/
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SUMMARY:Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nTonight’s event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy. \nThe event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome\, Gary and the team will escort you into our new state-of-the-art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. Gary will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, we will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like Galaxies nebulae\, and star clusters\, then use our robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels of the cosmos\, for us to ponder. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink\, more astronomy photography questions\, and boundless knowledge and inspiration. \nWe’ve planned quite a night! \nTerms and conditions of booking \n\nSafety is our first priority – you must adhere to all instructions of the team leading the astronomy session and You must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of yourself or others and must report any concerns or risks to the onsite team immediately. Should you put yourself or others at risk this may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\nYour booking is non-refundable. Should we cancel the event for any reason we will however make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then we will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within 8 weeks of the event.\nYou should bring appropriate clothing to keep you warm.\nYou should arrive at Grassholme no later than 15 minutes before the start of your session.\nGrassholme is set within the quiet upper Tees Valley and we ask that you drive safely and do not disturb residents with loud music\, or other disturbance late at night.\nYou should not do anything to disturb or destroy the visitor experience for other attendees and failure to do so may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\n\nBy booking this event you are signing up to these terms and conditions. \n  \n\n\n\nInstructions\n\nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! \nThis is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \nIMPORTANT NOTICE\nKeep an eye out for a way to receive a free hot drink coupon and enter a draw for an Amazon voucher by joining our research study once you’ve booked. \n 
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-16/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241006T230000
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SUMMARY:Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nTonight’s event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy. \nThe event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome\, Gary and the team will escort you into our new state-of-the-art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. Gary will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, we will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like Galaxies nebulae\, and star clusters\, then use our robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels of the cosmos\, for us to ponder. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink\, more astronomy photography questions\, and boundless knowledge and inspiration. \nWe’ve planned quite a night! \nTerms and conditions of booking \n\nSafety is our first priority – you must adhere to all instructions of the team leading the astronomy session and You must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of yourself or others and must report any concerns or risks to the onsite team immediately. Should you put yourself or others at risk this may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\nYour booking is non-refundable. Should we cancel the event for any reason we will however make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then we will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within 8 weeks of the event.\nYou should bring appropriate clothing to keep you warm.\nYou should arrive at Grassholme no later than 15 minutes before the start of your session.\nGrassholme is set within the quiet upper Tees Valley and we ask that you drive safely and do not disturb residents with loud music\, or other disturbance late at night.\nYou should not do anything to disturb or destroy the visitor experience for other attendees and failure to do so may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\n\nBy booking this event you are signing up to these terms and conditions. \n\n\n\n\nInstructions\n\nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! \nThis is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \nIMPORTANT NOTICE\nKeep an eye out for a way to receive a free hot drink coupon and enter a draw for an Amazon voucher by joining our research study once you’ve booked. \n 
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T230000
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SUMMARY:Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nTonight’s event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy. \nThe event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome\, Gary and the team will escort you into our new state-of-the-art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. Gary will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, we will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like Galaxies nebulae\, and star clusters\, then use our robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels of the cosmos\, for us to ponder. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink\, more astronomy photography questions\, and boundless knowledge and inspiration. \nWe’ve planned quite a night! \nTerms and conditions of booking \n\nSafety is our first priority – you must adhere to all instructions of the team leading the astronomy session and You must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of yourself or others and must report any concerns or risks to the onsite team immediately. Should you put yourself or others at risk this may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\nYour booking is non-refundable. Should we cancel the event for any reason we will however make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then we will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within 8 weeks of the event.\nYou should bring appropriate clothing to keep you warm.\nYou should arrive at Grassholme no later than 15 minutes before the start of your session.\nGrassholme is set within the quiet upper Tees Valley and we ask that you drive safely and do not disturb residents with loud music\, or other disturbance late at night.\nYou should not do anything to disturb or destroy the visitor experience for other attendees and failure to do so may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\n\nBy booking this event you are signing up to these terms and conditions. \n\n\n\n\nInstructions\n\nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! \nThis is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \nIMPORTANT NOTICE\nKeep an eye out for a way to receive a free hot drink coupon and enter a draw for an Amazon voucher by joining our research study once you’ve booked. \n 
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-18/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241011T230000
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CREATED:20240722T142810Z
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SUMMARY:Saturn Kings of the Planets!
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nSaturn – the enigmatic ringed beauty is by far most people’s favorite – I mean if you haven’t looked through a telescope at Saturn then don’t miss this opportunity to do so. With its glorious ring system dazzling the observer as a veritable observing feast! \nAn Unforgettable night under the Dark Skies of Grassholme. See the most majestic sight in the skies! As well as observing Saturn we will be able to see a host of other objects including the Summer Milky Way on moonless nights! \nA night not to be missed \nTerms and conditions of booking \n\nSafety is our first priority – you must adhere to all instructions of the team leading the astronomy session and You must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of yourself or others and must report any concerns or risks to the onsite team immediately. Should you put yourself or others at risk this may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\nYour booking is non-refundable. Should we cancel the event for any reason we will however make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then we will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within 8 weeks of the event.\nYou should bring appropriate clothing to keep you warm.\nYou should arrive at Grassholme no later than 15 minutes before the start of your session.\nGrassholme is set within the quiet upper Tees Valley and we ask that you drive safely and do not disturb residents with loud music\, or other disturbance late at night.\nYou should not do anything to disturb or destroy the visitor experience for other attendees and failure to do so may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\n\nBy booking this event you are signing up to these terms and conditions. \nImage courtesy NASA \n  \n\n\n\nInstructions\n\nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! \nThis is a pet-free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \n 
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/saturn-kings-of-the-planets-5/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T230000
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nSaturn – the enigmatic ringed beauty is by far most people’s favorite – I mean if you haven’t looked through a telescope at Saturn then don’t miss this opportunity to do so. With its glorious ring system dazzling the observer as a veritable observing feast! \nAn Unforgettable night under the Dark Skies of Grassholme. See the most majestic sight in the skies! As well as observing Saturn we will be able to see a host of other objects including the Summer Milky Way on moonless nights! \nA night not to be missed \nTerms and conditions of booking \n\nSafety is our first priority – you must adhere to all instructions of the team leading the astronomy session and You must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of yourself or others and must report any concerns or risks to the onsite team immediately. Should you put yourself or others at risk this may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\nYour booking is non-refundable. Should we cancel the event for any reason we will however make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then we will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within 8 weeks of the event.\nYou should bring appropriate clothing to keep you warm.\nYou should arrive at Grassholme no later than 15 minutes before the start of your session.\nGrassholme is set within the quiet upper Tees Valley and we ask that you drive safely and do not disturb residents with loud music\, or other disturbance late at night.\nYou should not do anything to disturb or destroy the visitor experience for other attendees and failure to do so may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\n\nBy booking this event you are signing up to these terms and conditions. \nImage courtesy NASA \n  \n\n\n\nInstructions\n\nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! \nThis is a pet-free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \n 
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/1628/
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SUMMARY:Saturn Kings of the Planets!
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nSaturn – the enigmatic ringed beauty is by far most people’s favorite – I mean if you haven’t looked through a telescope at Saturn then don’t miss this opportunity to do so. With its glorious ring system dazzling the observer as a veritable observing feast! \nAn Unforgettable night under the Dark Skies of Grassholme. See the most majestic sight in the skies! As well as observing Saturn we will be able to see a host of other objects including the Summer Milky Way on moonless nights! \nA night not to be missed \nTerms and conditions of booking \n\nSafety is our first priority – you must adhere to all instructions of the team leading the astronomy session and You must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of yourself or others and must report any concerns or risks to the onsite team immediately. Should you put yourself or others at risk this may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\nYour booking is non-refundable. Should we cancel the event for any reason we will however make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then we will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within 8 weeks of the event.\nYou should bring appropriate clothing to keep you warm.\nYou should arrive at Grassholme no later than 15 minutes before the start of your session.\nGrassholme is set within the quiet upper Tees Valley and we ask that you drive safely and do not disturb residents with loud music\, or other disturbance late at night.\nYou should not do anything to disturb or destroy the visitor experience for other attendees and failure to do so may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\n\nBy booking this event you are signing up to these terms and conditions. \nImage courtesy NASA \n  \n\n\n\nInstructions\n\nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! \nThis is a pet-free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \n 
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/saturn-kings-of-the-planets-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241016T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241016T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054826
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T143132Z
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SUMMARY:Saturn Kings of the Planets!
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nSaturn – the enigmatic ringed beauty is by far most people’s favorite – I mean if you haven’t looked through a telescope at Saturn then don’t miss this opportunity to do so. With its glorious ring system dazzling the observer as a veritable observing feast! \nAn Unforgettable night under the Dark Skies of Grassholme. See the most majestic sight in the skies! As well as observing Saturn we will be able to see a host of other objects including the Summer Milky Way on moonless nights! \nA night not to be missed \nTerms and conditions of booking \n\nSafety is our first priority – you must adhere to all instructions of the team leading the astronomy session and You must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of yourself or others and must report any concerns or risks to the onsite team immediately. Should you put yourself or others at risk this may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\nYour booking is non-refundable. Should we cancel the event for any reason we will however make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then we will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within 8 weeks of the event.\nYou should bring appropriate clothing to keep you warm.\nYou should arrive at Grassholme no later than 15 minutes before the start of your session.\nGrassholme is set within the quiet upper Tees Valley and we ask that you drive safely and do not disturb residents with loud music\, or other disturbance late at night.\nYou should not do anything to disturb or destroy the visitor experience for other attendees and failure to do so may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\n\nBy booking this event you are signing up to these terms and conditions. \nImage courtesy NASA \n  \n\n\n\nInstructions\n\nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! \nThis is a pet-free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \n 
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/saturn-kings-of-the-planets-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241019T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054826
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UID:1631-1729360800-1729366200@www.grassholmeobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nDue to popular demand\, we have laid on this exclusive event to educate the little ones on all things spacey! \nWhat better way to get the kids into astronomy and science than a visit to the UK’s newest public observatory. Your little ones will enjoy an interactive talk in the classroom and then children will be able to see and touch rocks from space – meteorites. \nA stunning interactive talk on space stuff in our purpose-built classroom and then weather permitting outside under the stars for some stargazing and peering through telescopes. \nHot chocolate and radiators if needed too! \nAll in all\, a wonderful introduction to Family astronomy under the dark skies of Grassholme. \nTerms and conditions of booking \n\nSafety is our first priority – you must adhere to all instructions of the team leading the astronomy session and You must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of yourself or others and must report any concerns or risks to the onsite team immediately. Should you put yourself or others at risk this may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\nYour booking is non-refundable. Should we cancel the event for any reason we will however make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then we will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within 8 weeks of the event.\nYou should bring appropriate clothing to keep you warm.\nYou should arrive at Grassholme no later than 15 minutes before the start of your session.\nGrassholme is set within the quiet upper Tees Valley and we ask that you drive safely and do not disturb residents with loud music\, or other disturbance late at night.\nYou should not do anything to disturb or destroy the visitor experience for other attendees and failure to do so may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\n\nBy booking this event you are signing up to these terms and conditions \n  \n\n\n\nInstructions\n\nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! \nThis is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \n 
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/family-astronomy-at-grassholme-observatory-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241020T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241020T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054826
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UID:1632-1729454400-1729465200@www.grassholmeobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Saturn Kings of the Planets!
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nSaturn – the enigmatic ringed beauty is by far most people’s favorite – I mean if you haven’t looked through a telescope at Saturn then don’t miss this opportunity to do so. With its glorious ring system dazzling the observer as a veritable observing feast! \nAn Unforgettable night under the Dark Skies of Grassholme. See the most majestic sight in the skies! As well as observing Saturn we will be able to see a host of other objects including the Summer Milky Way on moonless nights! \nA night not to be missed \nTerms and conditions of booking \n\nSafety is our first priority – you must adhere to all instructions of the team leading the astronomy session and You must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of yourself or others and must report any concerns or risks to the onsite team immediately. Should you put yourself or others at risk this may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\nYour booking is non-refundable. Should we cancel the event for any reason we will however make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then we will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within 8 weeks of the event.\nYou should bring appropriate clothing to keep you warm.\nYou should arrive at Grassholme no later than 15 minutes before the start of your session.\nGrassholme is set within the quiet upper Tees Valley and we ask that you drive safely and do not disturb residents with loud music\, or other disturbance late at night.\nYou should not do anything to disturb or destroy the visitor experience for other attendees and failure to do so may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\n\nBy booking this event you are signing up to these terms and conditions. \nImage courtesy NASA \n  \n\n\n\nInstructions\n\nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! \nThis is a pet-free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \n 
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/saturn-kings-of-the-planets-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241023T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241023T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054826
CREATED:20240722T143516Z
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UID:1633-1729713600-1729724400@www.grassholmeobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nTonight’s event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy. \nThe event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome\, Gary and the team will escort you into our new state-of-the-art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. Gary will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, we will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like Galaxies nebulae\, and star clusters\, then use our robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels of the cosmos\, for us to ponder. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink\, more astronomy photography questions\, and boundless knowledge and inspiration. \nWe’ve planned quite a night! \nTerms and conditions of booking \n\nSafety is our first priority – you must adhere to all instructions of the team leading the astronomy session and You must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of yourself or others and must report any concerns or risks to the onsite team immediately. Should you put yourself or others at risk this may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\nYour booking is non-refundable. Should we cancel the event for any reason we will however make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then we will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within 8 weeks of the event.\nYou should bring appropriate clothing to keep you warm.\nYou should arrive at Grassholme no later than 15 minutes before the start of your session.\nGrassholme is set within the quiet upper Tees Valley and we ask that you drive safely and do not disturb residents with loud music\, or other disturbance late at night.\nYou should not do anything to disturb or destroy the visitor experience for other attendees and failure to do so may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\n\nBy booking this event you are signing up to these terms and conditions. \n  \n\n\n\nInstructions\n\nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! \nThis is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \nIMPORTANT NOTICE\nKeep an eye out for a way to receive a free hot drink coupon and enter a draw for an Amazon voucher by joining our research study once you’ve booked. \n 
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241025T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054826
CREATED:20240722T143630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T143630Z
UID:1634-1729886400-1729897200@www.grassholmeobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nTonight’s event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy. \nThe event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome\, Gary and the team will escort you into our new state-of-the-art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. Gary will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, we will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like Galaxies nebulae\, and star clusters\, then use our robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels of the cosmos\, for us to ponder. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink\, more astronomy photography questions\, and boundless knowledge and inspiration. \nWe’ve planned quite a night! \nTerms and conditions of booking \n\nSafety is our first priority – you must adhere to all instructions of the team leading the astronomy session and You must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of yourself or others and must report any concerns or risks to the onsite team immediately. Should you put yourself or others at risk this may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\nYour booking is non-refundable. Should we cancel the event for any reason we will however make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then we will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within 8 weeks of the event.\nYou should bring appropriate clothing to keep you warm.\nYou should arrive at Grassholme no later than 15 minutes before the start of your session.\nGrassholme is set within the quiet upper Tees Valley and we ask that you drive safely and do not disturb residents with loud music\, or other disturbance late at night.\nYou should not do anything to disturb or destroy the visitor experience for other attendees and failure to do so may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\n\nBy booking this event you are signing up to these terms and conditions. \n  \n\n\n\nInstructions\n\nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! \nThis is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \nIMPORTANT NOTICE\nKeep an eye out for a way to receive a free hot drink coupon and enter a draw for an Amazon voucher by joining our research study once you’ve booked. \n 
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054826
CREATED:20240722T144054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T144054Z
UID:1635-1729972800-1729983600@www.grassholmeobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nTonight’s event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy. \nThe event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome\, Gary and the team will escort you into our new state-of-the-art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. Gary will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, we will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like Galaxies nebulae\, and star clusters\, then use our robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels of the cosmos\, for us to ponder. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink\, more astronomy photography questions\, and boundless knowledge and inspiration. \nWe’ve planned quite a night! \nTerms and conditions of booking \n\nSafety is our first priority – you must adhere to all instructions of the team leading the astronomy session and You must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of yourself or others and must report any concerns or risks to the onsite team immediately. Should you put yourself or others at risk this may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\nYour booking is non-refundable. Should we cancel the event for any reason we will however make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then we will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within 8 weeks of the event.\nYou should bring appropriate clothing to keep you warm.\nYou should arrive at Grassholme no later than 15 minutes before the start of your session.\nGrassholme is set within the quiet upper Tees Valley and we ask that you drive safely and do not disturb residents with loud music\, or other disturbance late at night.\nYou should not do anything to disturb or destroy the visitor experience for other attendees and failure to do so may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\n\nBy booking this event you are signing up to these terms and conditions. \n\n\n\n\nInstructions\n\nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! \nThis is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \nIMPORTANT NOTICE\nKeep an eye out for a way to receive a free hot drink coupon and enter a draw for an Amazon voucher by joining our research study once you’ve booked. \n 
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241027T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054826
CREATED:20240722T144345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T144345Z
UID:1636-1730059200-1730070000@www.grassholmeobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nTonight’s event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy. \nThe event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome\, Gary and the team will escort you into our new state-of-the-art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. Gary will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, we will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like Galaxies nebulae\, and star clusters\, then use our robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels of the cosmos\, for us to ponder. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink\, more astronomy photography questions\, and boundless knowledge and inspiration. \nWe’ve planned quite a night! \nTerms and conditions of booking \n\nSafety is our first priority – you must adhere to all instructions of the team leading the astronomy session and You must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of yourself or others and must report any concerns or risks to the onsite team immediately. Should you put yourself or others at risk this may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\nYour booking is non-refundable. Should we cancel the event for any reason we will however make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then we will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within 8 weeks of the event.\nYou should bring appropriate clothing to keep you warm.\nYou should arrive at Grassholme no later than 15 minutes before the start of your session.\nGrassholme is set within the quiet upper Tees Valley and we ask that you drive safely and do not disturb residents with loud music\, or other disturbance late at night.\nYou should not do anything to disturb or destroy the visitor experience for other attendees and failure to do so may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\n\nBy booking this event you are signing up to these terms and conditions. \n  \n\n\n\nInstructions\n\nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! \nThis is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \nIMPORTANT NOTICE\nKeep an eye out for a way to receive a free hot drink coupon and enter a draw for an Amazon voucher by joining our research study once you’ve booked. \n 
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241030T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241030T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054826
CREATED:20240722T150348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T150348Z
UID:1637-1730318400-1730329200@www.grassholmeobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nTonight’s event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy. \nThe event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome\, Gary and the team will escort you into our new state-of-the-art classroom\, which has a cosy feel\, and high definition (HD) projection system. Gary will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, we will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with our array of telescopes and cameras. \nWith no Moon in the sky\, we will look out for the Milky Way\, and many deep sky objects like Galaxies nebulae\, and star clusters\, then use our robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels of the cosmos\, for us to ponder. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink\, more astronomy photography questions\, and boundless knowledge and inspiration. \nWe’ve planned quite a night! \nTerms and conditions of booking \n\nSafety is our first priority – you must adhere to all instructions of the team leading the astronomy session and You must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of yourself or others and must report any concerns or risks to the onsite team immediately. Should you put yourself or others at risk this may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\nYour booking is non-refundable. Should we cancel the event for any reason we will however make a full refund or give the option of a transfer to another date. If you are unable to undertake dark sky observing because of cloud cover then we will offer you a 20% discount on a future booking made and taken within 8 weeks of the event.\nYou should bring appropriate clothing to keep you warm.\nYou should arrive at Grassholme no later than 15 minutes before the start of your session.\nGrassholme is set within the quiet upper Tees Valley and we ask that you drive safely and do not disturb residents with loud music\, or other disturbance late at night.\nYou should not do anything to disturb or destroy the visitor experience for other attendees and failure to do so may mean that you are politely asked to leave the site.\n\nBy booking this event you are signing up to these terms and conditions. \n  \n\n\n\nInstructions\n\nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when we are outside! \nThis is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \nIMPORTANT NOTICE\nKeep an eye out for a way to receive a free hot drink coupon and enter a draw for an Amazon voucher by joining our research study once you’ve booked. \n 
URL:https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/whats-on/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-23/
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